Winter Holiday Folk Dance Festival

Channukah

The Wren Boys

Dia de lay Reyes (Three Kings Day)

Kwanzaa

Winter Solstice

Candy Cane Dance

Rockin’ around the Xmas Tree

'On behalf of P.S. 76 students, parents and staff we appreciate the history behind each dance as well as the interaction with the students. I believe that our school community received a better knowledge of the multi-cultured heritage from an artistic prospective.'

Ms Schafenberg: Principal & Ms Franklin: Project Arts Liaison, P.S. 76 Long Island City, Queens, NYC

'We are still receiving enthusiastic feedback from students and teachers. What stands out in the student response is that they were introduced to the great range and variety of African storytelling, dance and son. Your show also informed us of the African American roots of many of our own dances and musical forms. Your blueprint and standards aligned arts presentation furthered teaching capacity while making meaningful connections to the lives of our youngsters.'

--Nancy Wallach, Project Arts Coordinator, PS 219, Brooklyn NYC

'The Phyllis Rose Dance Company has consistently helped us here at Hall School develop a positive learning environment that integrates all students of various racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The company has worked with our staff to incorporate global study lessons that assist the students and teachers in understanding various cultures of the world. The experience has always been both rich and diverse. With the partnership of The Phyllis Rose Dance Company we have been able to give not only Hall students, but also the suburban schools we collaborate with via an Inter-district cooperative grant, exposure to art, culture, dance and music of a global nature. Phyllis, thank you for being such a willing and collaborative partner in educating the whole student, and encouraging every student to think critically and in a diverse manner.'

--Charles V Framularo: Assistant Principal , Hall Elementary School

'We particularly enjoyed the historical and educational introductions to each dance piece. This gives the audience an understanding of the culture and origins of each dance. We also enjoyed the audience participation. This allows the volunteers to show some of what they learned in the dance class and during the show.'

--Ms. Molotchev: Dance Educator, Arts Coordinator William Floyd School, P.S. 59 Brooklyn NY

'Our whole school learned so much about African American cultural influences in current songs and dances of today as we watched, listened and moved along with you. The students had such a wonderful opportunity to participate in the dancing with the performers creating a truly, exciting experience. On behalf of T.G. Connors School, I send a heartfelt appreciation to the Phyllis Rose Dance Company for a wonderful show. Performances such as these make a positive difference in the lives of children'

--Mrs Edith N Vega Principal, Connors Primary School, Hoboken NJ